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Spoon (Dessert spoon)
John Fries
1840-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Fries (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.500
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.500
Object Name
Spoon (Dessert spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
John Fries (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1840-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "J.FRIES" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "STANDARD." stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "CC to Julia." engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.417 (W) x 7.48 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.6 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.1111